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Stephens says losing Demons won’t hurt Rosemont May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Rosemont Mayor Bradley Stephens said Friday he is disappointed but not irked by the prospect of losing DePaul University's Blue Demons men's basketball team to Chicago, even though the team has played at Rosemont's Allstate Arena for nearly three decades. "It's not like it's a nasty divorce," Stephens said. "All good things come to an end. We were fortunate enough to be there in their heyday."
Spellman's Scorecard: Not best of times for Allstate Arena May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It hasn't been the best of weeks for Allstate Arena general manager Pat Nagle. First, he discovers the new owner of the Chicago Rush has been accused of not paying the team's bills and thus, for the second time in recent years, the team is taken over by the league — once again leaving the future of the franchise in limbo. And then it's announced Thursday that another Allstate tenant, DePaul, will soon be playing its games in a new downtown arena.
DePaul’s Quigley hoping to connect with Sky May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Women's Watch talks with former DePaul star Allie Quigley, who is at training camp and trying to make the Chicago Sky roster as a three-point specialist. Patricia Babcock McGraw has an update on Quigley's pro career, which includes stops with four other WNBA clubs.
DePaul signs 6-5 guard from Oak Hill Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Six-foot-5 shooting guard R.J. Curington, an Indiana native who played at Oak Hill Academy, has signed to play basketball at DePaul next season, head coach Oliver Purnell announced Wednesday.
4 players to leave DePaul men’s basketball Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
DePaul University has granted permission for men’s basketball players Montray Clemons, Moses Morgan, Jodan Price and Derrell Robertson Jr. to contact other institutions for transfer opportunities. DePaul, under head coach Oliver Purnell, finished 11-21 overall and 2-16 in the Big East.
Big East breakup a crying shameApr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
What a swan song for the Big East: Five of 8 Final Four teams are from this soon-to-be no more conference.
Healthy DePaul braced for NCAA tournament Mar 22, 2013 12:00 AM
DePaul senior guard Anna Martin has come back from injury to lead DePaul to the NCAA Tournament. Patricia Babcock McGraw takes a closer look at the Blue Demons, who play Oklahoma State on Saturday afternoon.
Rutgers beats DePaul 76-57 in Big East tournament Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Wally Judge hit all nine of his shots and scored a season-high 20 points to go with 10 rebounds, leading Rutgers to a 76-57 victory over DePaul on Tuesday night in the first round of the Big East tournament. Myles Mack added 19 points to help the No. 11-seeded Scarlet Knights (15-15) advance to the second round of the nation’s showcase college basketball tournament for only the sixth time in 14 trips to Madison Square Garden.
Big East gets ready for farewell tourney Mar 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The Big East tournament will have a touch of a wake to it this week. Most of the matchups will be the last meetings of the schools as members of the conference. When games end, there will be plenty of reminiscing about rivalries and talk of what is to come. "It's special because the Big East, as we have known it, is ending," Georgetown coach John Thompson III said.
No. 20 Pitt shoots 72 percent in win over DePaul Mar 9, 2013 12:00 AM
J.J. Moore scored 21 points off the bench and No. 20 Pittsburgh shot a school-record 72 percent to beat DePaul 81-66 on Saturday in the Panthers' last Big East regular-season game.
Will fresh start revitalize ailing DePaul? Mar 8, 2013 12:00 AM
DePaul got some good news on Friday regarding the revamped Big East Conference. But moving forward, the Blue Demons need to make some major changes if they hope to become competitive in the new league.
DePaul loses 78-57 to No. 17 Syracuse Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Brandon Triche and James Southerland combined for 37 points in the final home game of their careers, and No. 17 Syracuse beat the Blue Demons 78-57 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Sky invites ex-DePaul guard Quigley to camp Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Sky has signed 5-foot-10 guard Allie Quigley of DePaul to a training camp contract, team officials announced Wednesday. Sky head coach and general manager Pokey Chatman said she has been impressed by Quigley's play at DePaul and, most recently, in Europe. "Her ability to stretch the defense and score the ball has helped her lead her team, not only in scoring, but to it's first ever Euro-league Final 8 appearance," Chatman said.
Scouting reportMar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
College sports reports
Where is DePaul basketball headed?Mar 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike North hopes DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto can revive the men’s basketball program with the new Catholic Seven conference, but he has his doubts. She has been successful in other sports and was awarded an extension on her contract, but she has failed to deliver with the biggest revenue-producing sport.
No. 10 Louisville holds off DePaul 79-58 Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Russ Smith scored 17 points, Peyton Siva had 16 and No. 10 Louisville beat DePaul 79-58 on Wednesday night for its fourth consecutive victory.
UConn beats DePaul 81-69 Feb 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Shabazz Napier scored 28 points, Ryan Boatright and Omar Calhoun added 17 apiece, and Connecticut beat DePaul 81-69 on Saturday night. The Huskies (19-7, 9-5 Big East) got all they could handle from one of the league's worst teams after squeezing by Cincinnati in overtime, but they still came away with their seventh win in nine games.
Mom of DePaul senior the epitome of dedicationFeb 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Women's Watch looks at the unique bond DePaul senior center Katherine Harry and her mom Kate share through basketball. Kate has been to all but two of Katherine's games, and she lives seven hours away in Missouri.
Missed layups doom DePaul vs. No. 11 Georgetown Feb 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Trying to end a 39-game losing streak to Top 25 teams, DePaul made a game of it for 14 minutes or so against No. 11 Georgetown. One glance at the play-by-play sheet shows why the threat ended there. "Missed layup by Robertson." ''Missed layup by Melvin." ''Missed layup by Young." ''Missed layup by Crockett." ''Missed tip-in by Melvin." ''Missed layup by Melvin."
College scouting reports: NU, DePaul, UIC Feb 19, 2013 12:00 AM